Youngstown public meetings in 2023

Village Board

The Board of Trustees is considering a sewer rate increase from $7.03 to $7.08 per 1,000 gallons. The meeting includes a public hearing on this rate change and the approval of various vouchers and event requests.

• Public hearing for sewer rate increase of .05 cents per 1,000 gallons
• Approval of audited vouchers totaling $161,279.65
• Request for 3rd annual Ontario House 5K race on February 3, 2024
• Request for 6th annual St. Patrick’s Rock’n 5K on March 9, 2024
• Authorization for Mayor Reisman to sign water tower lease contract with Dish Network

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will consider approving a series of audited vouchers and a budget adjustment. The board will also review the return of village taxes for 18 properties.

• Approval of Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $169,895.99
• Authorization to sign returned Village taxes of $21,675.57 for 18 properties
• Budget adjustment for REDI payment number seven in the amount of $14,958.02

Village Board

The Village Board is reviewing a contract award for the REDI project 17 Water Street Reconstruction. The session also includes requests for health insurance contract authorization and a support letter for Fort Niagara. The board is considering a seasonal hire for the DPW.

• Award of $1,701,625.00 to Milherst Construction, Inc. for REDI project 17 Water Street Reconstruction
• Medicare Encompass contract with Independent Health at $406.81 per participant
• Letter of support for Fort Niagara regarding Falkner Park rest stop installation and maintenance
• Hiring of seasonal part time DPW laborer Jonathan Guthrie at $15.75/hr

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a resolution establishing energy benchmarking requirements for municipal buildings over 1,000 square feet, requiring annual energy data reporting to the public. The board will also approve an abstract of audited vouchers totaling $159,900.03, consider building use requests from local groups, and renew raising fowl permits for two residents.

• Approval of Abstract of Audited Vouchers for $159,900.03 (General: $159,042.32, Water: $545.09, Sewer: $312.62)
• Resolution to establish energy benchmarking policy for municipal buildings, with first reporting by February 28, 2024
• Building use requests from Girl Scouts Brownie Troop (Tuesdays, Oct 17, 2023–Jun 30, 2024) and Youngstown Civic Guild Christmas Basket Committee (Oct 18, 2023)
• Renewal of raising fowl permits for Kristel Stevens (580 Lockport St) and Kyle Heath (421 Lockport St) for Oct 24, 2023–Oct 24, 2024

Village Board

The Youngstown Village Board meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes for details.

• No agenda items listed

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Cold Storage, with a proposal from Creative Structure Services, Inc. (David Pawlik), and to discuss a Benchmarking Resolution, including who will handle it and dates needed. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Cold Storage RFP: Creative Structure Services, Inc. (David Pawlik)
• Discussion of Benchmarking Resolution

Village Board

The Village Board will consider approving audited vouchers totaling $77,570.17, appoint new members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and approve a seasonal DPW hire. The board will also discuss a request for youth football field lights and set trick-or-treat hours.

• Approval of audited vouchers: $77,570.17 total ($71,810.89 general, $624.99 water, $367.99 sewer, $4,766.30 capital)
• Appointment of Dale Halverson to Planning Board; Jennifer Dick as alternate ZBA member
• Approval of Jason Lons as DPW seasonal hire at $15.75/hr
• Building use request from Lewiston Porter Youth Football for practice nights with lights, Sept 11–Oct 27, 6–8 p.m.
• Set trick-or-treat hours for Oct 31, 4–7 p.m.

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on paying $228,226.41 in audited vouchers and confirm a part-time police officer hire. Trustees will also consider a short-term rental moratorium, an RFP for the Cold Storage property, and a lease/use proposal for the North Dock building. Trustee Kyle Heath has resigned effective August 31, 2023, and the board will re-adopt a resolution designating KeyBank and NYCLASS as depositories.

• Approval of Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $228,226.41 (General $183,380.08, Water $523.38, Sewer $41,847.95, Trust $2,475.00)
• Confirmation of Matthew Cipolliti as part-time Police Officer at $21.00/hour
• Re-adoption of resolution designating KeyBank and NYCLASS as village depositories
• Resignation of Trustee and Deputy Mayor Kyle Heath effective August 31, 2023
• Consideration of RFP for Cold Storage property and lease/use of North Dock building

The Board approved the abstract of audited vouchers and confirmed the appointment of a part-time police officer. Members agreed to review special use permit fees for background checks and plan to make Zoning and Planning Board appointments in September.

• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers for July 14-August 10, 2023 in the amount of $228,226.41
• Confirmed appointment of Matthew Cipolliti as part-time Police Officer at $21.00/hr
• Agreed to review special use permit fees for background checks
• Agreed to move forward with Zoning and Planning Board appointments in September

Village Board

The Village Board will consider routine approvals including vouchers, a recreation hire, and a software contract, plus several special permits and requests. The most significant item is authorizing the mayor to purchase property at 120 Lockport Street for $150,000.

• Approval of $120,474.47 in audited vouchers
• Hire Kelsey Jeffs for Recreation at $14.20/hr
• Authorize $1,496 software support contract with Williamson Law Books
• Consider special use permit for Historic Youngstown Festival of the Arts
• Set $100 fee for metal detecting permits (code change requires hearing)

The Board approved several financial authorizations, including a property purchase and a REDI project amendment. They also authorized a new recreation hire and approved a software contract for water and sewer billing. A special use permit for the Historic Youngstown Festival of the Arts was tabled for further review.

• Approved purchase of 120 Lockport Street for $150,000
• Approved REDI project amendment for GHD in the amount of $154,000
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $120,474.47
• Approved hiring of Kelsey Jeffs for Recreation effective 7/6/23 at $14.20/hr
• Approved $1,496 annual software support contract with Williamson Law Books
• Approved letter of support for Niagara County Arts & Cultural Organizations
• Approved in-house training for Planning and Zoning Boards state requirement
• Tabled special use permit for Historic Youngstown Festival of the Arts

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a request by David Riley to divide a single parcel at 100 Main Street into two separate parcels. Approval is conditional upon the removal of building dimensions from the survey before final signatures.

• Approved Minor Subdivision for David Riley at 100 Main Street (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider a sewer rate increase from $6.58 to $7.03 per thousand gallons, a pass-through from the Town of Porter. The board will also discuss and act on appropriation adjustments for water and sewer, and budget amendments for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, including AARPA and Archives funds.

• Public hearing on sewer rate increase from $6.58 to $7.03 per thousand gallons
• Appropriation adjustments for water and sewer for FY ending May 31, 2023
• Budget amendments for general fund: AARPA funds ($11,812.96) and Archives funds ($8,094.48)

The Board approved a pass-through sewer rate increase from the Town of Porter. Additionally, the Board approved appropriation adjustments for water and sewer and budget amendments for AARPA and Archives funds for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023.

• Approved sewer rate increase from $6.58/thousand gallons to $7.03/thousand gallons
• Approved appropriation adjustments for water and sewer for fiscal year ending May 31, 2023
• Approved general fund budget amendments for AARPA funds ($11,812.96) and Archives funds ($8,094.48)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, confirming appointments and policies for the year, and will vote on two abstract of audited vouchers totaling $216,290.45. The board will also consider several requests, including metal detecting in parks, use of village facilities, and authorization for the mayor to sign liquor authority forms for two events.

• Approve abstracts of audited vouchers: $87,218.79 (May 12-31) and $129,071.66 (June 1-8)
• Authorize transfer of $40,503.35 from NYCLASS sewer savings to pay Town of Porter sewer settlement
• Consider request to metal detect in Village Parks (tabled from prior meeting)
• Authorize use of Veteran's Park electricity for Village Music Fest on August 5
• Authorize mayor to sign NYS Liquor Authority forms for events at Falkner Park (July 22) and Veteran's Park

The Board of Trustees conducted its annual organizational meeting, establishing official policies and meeting schedules. The Board approved two abstracts of audited vouchers totaling $216,290.45. A request to allow metal detecting in Village parks was tabled.

• Approved mileage reimbursement at .65.5 cents per mile (current IRS rate)
• Approved following the Procurement Policy amended November 8, 2012
• Authorized advance payment of claims for utilities, postage, petty cash, credit cards, freight, and insurance
• Authorized specific officials and staff to attend NYCOM and county association meetings
• Designated KeyBank and NYCLASS as official depositories
• Set regular meetings for the second Thursday of the month and work sessions for the fourth Thursday
• Approved audited vouchers for May 12-31 ($87,218.79) and June 1-8 ($129,071.66)
• Tabled request from Christine Rath to metal detect in Village Parks

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to accept two resignations, authorize the mayor to sign several contracts and permits, and approve fund transfers. They will also discuss a solar moratorium and a tabled request to metal detect on village land.

• Resignation of Superintendent Muller effective May 31, 2023
• Resignation of van driver Stuart Comerford effective June 7, 2023
• Authorization for mayor to sign software contracts with Williamson Law Book Company ($812 for TaxGlance, $1,377 for Payroll)
• Authorization to move $5,000 for Senior Van program and $1,000 donation for police security cameras to NYCLASS Savings
• Request to close Main Street for YBPA Street Dance/Car Cruise on June 22, 2023

The Board authorized several software support contracts and special event permits. It also approved the transfer of funds to NYCLASS Savings for the senior van program, police security cameras, and a new server. A request to allow metal detecting on village land was tabled.

• Authorized $812.00 TaxGlance software support contract (6/1/23-5/31/24)
• Authorized $1,377.00 payroll software support contract (6/1/23-5/31/24)
• Approved 'Dessert in the Stacks' event for October 13, 2023
• Approved YBPA Summer Street Dance/Car Cruse for June 22, 2023, including Main Street closure
• Authorized $5,000.00 transfer for Senior Van program to NYCLASS Savings
• Authorized $1,000.00 police donation transfer to NYCLASS Savings for security cameras
• Authorized $7,000.00 clerk equipment transfer to NYCLASS Savings for new server
• Tabled request for metal detecting and digging at Falkner/Vet’s Parks

Village Board

The Village Board entered into an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The minutes record that no actions were taken during the executive session.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider approving the abstract of audited vouchers totaling $70,075.02 and adopt a resolution to levy taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year at a rate of $7.695689 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. They will also authorize the mayor to sign a lease agreement with RCR Yachts for boat storage and discuss requests for park use and metal detecting.

• Approval of audited vouchers for April 14-May 11, 2023: $70,075.02 total
• Resolution to adopt 2023-2024 budget with tax rate $7.695689 per $1,000 and general fund levy $752,706
• Authorization for mayor to sign RCR Yachts lease for boat storage at Veteran's Park, $25 per cradle, $100 per dock
• Request from Christine Rath to metal detect and dig on Village-owned land (Falkner/Vet's Parks) to donate artifacts to historical society
• Request from Children's House to use Falkner Park June 9, 2023 for picnic with restrooms opened

The Board approved the 2023-2024 budget with a tax rate of $7.695689 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. Other actions included approving over $70,000 in vouchers and a boat storage lease. A request to allow metal detecting on village land was tabled.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget and tax rate of $7.695689 per $1,000 assessed valuation
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers for $70,075.02
• Approved Children’s House use of Falkner Park on June 9, 2023
• Authorized annual lease with RCR Yachts for boat storage cradles
• Tabled request for Christine Rath to metal detect on Village land

Planning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request for Gary and Andrea Ireland to allow a front entrance addition. The project requires a 17.25-foot variance from the 40-foot setback requirement in R11 zoning.

• Approved setback variance for proposed addition at 534 Northfield Drive (3-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider authorizing the mayor to sign a $1,582 software agreement with Williamson Law Books and a $300 dock lease with Niagara River Anglers. They will also discuss requests for use of village facilities, including a garden club takeover of raised beds, softball games at Veteran's Park, a charity cruise, and several exercise class and parking requests.

• Software agreement with Williamson Law Books for $1,582
• Dock lease with Niagara River Anglers for $300
• Garden Club request for raised beds at Village Center
• Softball games at Veteran's Park June 6-July 20
• Jack Beatty Memorial Cruise & Clambake on July 14

The Board authorized software and lease agreements and approved several requests for the use of village parks, docks, and garden beds. It also approved striping for a loading area on Chestnut Street and a tentative agreement with the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company.

• Approved $1,582 software agreement with Williamson Law Books (All in favor)
• Approved $300 annual lease with Niagara River Anglers for North Dock (All in favor)
• Approved Youngstown Garden Club use of Village Center raised beds (All in favor)
• Approved Town of Lewiston Recreation use of Veteran’s Park for softball (All in favor)
• Approved exclusive dock use for Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise (All in favor)
• Approved striping for loading/unloading area on Chestnut Street at St John’s Episcopal Church (All in favor)
• Approved LOC Derby weigh-in station at the dock area (All in favor)
• Approved tentative agreement with Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company (All in favor)

Planning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for a sign variance at 500 Main Street because the requested size was deemed extreme. The Board instead approved the installation of a sign that meets the existing two-square-foot code limit.

• Denied variance for sign larger than 288 square inches (All in favor)
• Approved two-square-foot sign indicating name and address of residence (All in favor)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the tentative 2023-2024 budget, then consider adoption. They will also review departmental reports, approve vouchers totaling $82,339.59, and act on several building use requests and authorizations.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget (June 1, 2023-May 31, 2024); board compensation unchanged: Mayor $7,498, Deputy Mayor $6,151, Trustees $5,656 each
• Approval of Abstract of Audited Vouchers for March 10-April 13, 2023: $82,339.59 total ($60,762.06 general, $20,922.17 water, $655.36 sewer)
• Building use requests: fitness class (Alison Dorries), exercise class (Tani Wojcinski, $60/participant), story hour (Sharon Rugg), Garden Club plant sale (June 3), YYC Can Am Challenge Regatta (July 28-30)
• Authorization to return unpaid water/sewer bills to Niagara County: $19,168.91 total (29 accounts, $14,818.94 charges + $4,350 relevy fees)
• Authorization for Mayor to sign contracts: Independent Health, NYMIR insurance, Modern Disposal extension (June 1, 2023-May 31, 2025), and REDI project permit review stay (April 17-July 17, 2023)

The Board approved an abstract of audited vouchers and several community building and dock use requests. Two exercise class requests were tabled pending the creation of a new building use fee structure. The Board also authorized several contract renewals and a permit review stay for the REDI project.

• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers for March 10-April 13, 2023, totaling $82,339.59
• Approved gym use for Town of Porter Recreation story hour (June 27-July 25, 2023)
• Approved gym use and sidewalk use for Youngstown Garden Club plant sale (June 3, 2023)
• Approved YYC use of north Village park and docks for Can Am Challenge Regatta (July 28-30, 2023)
• Approved lease renewal for John Calvert room with Julie Perrault at $150.00/month
• Authorized 2023-2024 health insurance contract with Independent Health
• Authorized return of $19,168.91 in unpaid water/sewer and relevy fees to Niagara County
• Authorized permit review stay for REDI project from April 17 to July 17, 2023

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a request from the fire company to use folding chairs, a tabled letter request, a discussion on fish stocking and dredging permits, and the budget. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Request from Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. to use folding chairs from the Village Center for April 30 raffle event
• Tabled letter request from Steven Suitor, 280 Glenvale Road
• Discussion on Niagara Destination/Niagara River Anglers fish stocking and permits for possible dredging
• Budget discussion

The Board approved the purchase of a new dump truck and authorized the Niagara River Anglers to proceed with dredging at the North Dock. The Board also decided to maintain Village ownership of a paper road at 280 Glenvale Road and approved a request for the use of Village Center chairs.

• Approved request from Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co to use Village Center folding chairs
• Decided Village will continue ownership of paper road at 280 Glenvale Road
• Approved Niagara River Anglers to proceed with North Dock dredging subject to code compliance, insurance, and lease renegotiation
• Approved Superintendent Muller to order a new dump truck
• Set public hearing for tentative zero-balance budget for April 13, 2023

Village Board

The Board authorized a contract with Jettner Services for records management and approved several building use requests. The Board also set the date for the May 16, 2023, general election and appointed election inspectors. A request to purchase a paper road was tabled pending legal review.

• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers for Feb 10-Mar 9, 2023, totaling $119,688.05
• Approved gym use for Friends of the Library book sales (April 29-May 6 and Oct 28-Nov 4)
• Approved Cora Gushee room use for Town of Porter Historical Society (Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19)
• Approved gym use for Village of Youngstown GOP Republican Caucus on March 24, 2023
• Authorized $32,250 contract with Jettner Services for NYS Archives grant project
• Tabled request from Steven Suitor to purchase paper road between 280 and 290 Glenvale Road
• Approved general election for May 16, 2023, to fill one Trustee seat (1-year term)
• Appointed Nancy Orsi, Terri Carlo, Richard Allen, and Lisa Lucas as Election Inspectors at $14.20/hr

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several approvals at its work session, including hiring a part-time police officer, permitting two music festivals, and authorizing a budget amendment for the REDIT project. They will also discuss income-level tax exemptions for residents over 65 and hear a presentation from the Clean Energy Communities Coordinator.

• New part-time police officer Joseph Polermo at $21.00/hr
• Barry Entertainment: Village Music Fest Aug 5, 2023 and Arts and Music Fest July 22, 2023
• Budget amendment for REDIT project: $15,902.25 (payment 4)
• Discussion of over-65 senior income tax exemptions
• Niagara Pioneer Soccer to use Board Room for registration Feb 25 and Mar 18

The Board approved two music festivals for July and August 2023 and a budget amendment for the REDI project. They also hired a part-time police officer and approved a request for soccer registration use of the Board Room. A discussion on senior income level tax exemptions was tabled.

• Approved use of Board Room for Niagara Pioneer Soccer registration pending insurance
• Approved hiring part-time Officer Joseph Polermo at $21.00/hr
• Approved Barry Entertainment Music Fest (Aug 5) and Arts and Music Fest (July 22)
• Approved $15,902.25 budget amendment for REDI project payment number 4
• Tabled discussion on over 65 senior income levels tax exemptions

Village Board

The Village Board will consider approving audited vouchers totaling $76,221.69 for the period January 13 to February 9, 2023. They will also review requests for a St. Patrick's Day parade and a garden club picnic, and authorize an easement agreement for properties on Main Street.

• Approval of audited vouchers: $76,221.69 total ($46,943.14 general, $1,367.38 water, $27,911.17 sewer)
• Request for YBPA O'Riordan St. Patrick Day Parade on March 18, 2023 at noon on Main Street
• Request for Youngstown Garden Club summer picnic on August 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Falkner Park
• Authorization for Mayor to sign easement agreement for 723/727 Main Street at $150.00 each
• Thank you note from Christmas Basket Committee for assisting 65 families and 123 children

The Board approved the Abstract of Audited Vouchers and authorized several community event permits. Mayor Reisman was authorized to sign yearly easement agreements for two Main Street properties. The Board also discussed a forthcoming short-term rental law and the cessation of jetboat operations in the Village.

• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers for Jan 13-Feb 9, 2023 in the amount of $76,221.69
• Approved YBPA O’Riordan St. Patrick Day Parade for March 18, 2023
• Approved Youngstown Garden Club summer picnic for August 9, 2023
• Authorized Mayor Reisman to sign yearly easement agreements for 723/727 Main Street at $150.00 each

Village Board

The Village Board will consider adopting the 2022 Niagara County Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorize the mayor to sign annual easement agreements for properties on Main Street. They will also discuss National Grid's Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program.

• Resolution to adopt 2022 Niagara County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Authorization for mayor to sign easement agreements for 703 Main St and 645 Main Street/703 Main at $150 each for Feb 1, 2023–Jan 31, 2024
• Discussion of National Grid Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program

The Board approved several authorizations for the Mayor to sign contracts and agreements. The Board also formally adopted the 2022 Niagara County Hazard Mitigation Plan. A representative from National Grid presented information regarding an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program.

• Approved authorization for Mayor to sign annual easement agreements for 703 Main St and 645 Main Street/703 Main at $150.00 each
• Approved authorization for Mayor to sign annual Niagara County Senior Van program contract
• Approved letter accepting the gift of Police vehicles from the City of Niagara Falls
• Adopted the 2022 Niagara County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Village Board

The agenda for this meeting is empty, with no items listed. The only available information is that there is no agenda, and the public is directed to review the minutes for details.

The Board approved a water rate increase of $0.20 per 1,000 gallons and authorized a settlement agreement with the Town of Porter regarding sewer costs. The Board also approved several budget amendments, a new service contract with Unifirst Corp, and a minimum wage increase for part-time and seasonal staff.

• Approved water rate increase from $4.65 to $4.85 per 1,000 gallons
• Authorized Attorney Caserta to sign discontinuance agreement with Town of Porter
• Approved $125,656.31 Abstract of Audited Vouchers
• Approved minimum wage increase to $14.20/hr effective 12/31/22
• Approved 36-month contract with Unifirst Corp for mats
• Approved budget amendment of $49,350.00 for REDI project
• Approved budget amendment of $7,824.25 for CHIPS
• Approved St Patrick’s Rock’n 5k run for March 4, 2023